The Lab Behind GW’s COVID Testing Program
A team of researchers, led by ARAC's Chief Medical Officer Cindy Liu, ensure George Washington University’s COVID-19 testing provides rapid, consistent and accurate results.
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The Milken Institute School of Public Health announced the launch of a new study that will begin surveillance testing for signs of infection and immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19.
What hand sanitizer shortages on Amazon reveal about global supply
Hand sanitizer has become a scarce commodity as Covid-19 circles the world.
ARAC Launches New Website to Educate People on Appropriate Antibiotic Use
The Antibiotic Resistance Action Center (ARAC) has launched the website AntibioticsandYou.org.
Is overuse of antibiotics on farms worsening the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
Our director Dr. Lance B. Price was featured in a segment on 60 Minutes discussing the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in food animal production.
Denmark Raises Antibiotic-Free Pigs. Why Can’t the U.S.?
American pigs are raised on a liberal diet of antibiotics, fueling the rise of resistant germs. Danish pork producers are proving there’s a better way.
International Research Consortium Established to Study Antimicrobial Resistance in Iceland
An interdisciplinary, international consortium has been formed to study antimicrobial resistance in Iceland.
The Antibiotic Resistance Action Center (ARAC) co-authored a report examining antibiotics use in the beef supply used by fast food companies.
Most Fast-Food Chains Still Serve Beef Raised With Antibiotics
When you buy a fast-food burger, chances are it was made from cattle given antibiotics they don't need, according to the fifth edition of the Chain Reaction Report.
Urinary Tract Infections Affect Millions. The Cures Are Faltering.
There is growing evidence that urinary tract infections, which afflict millions of Americans a year, are increasingly resistant to antibiotics.